2000 Ford Explorer consumer reviews

Bought this car used in '04 with 53K miles. It is the XLS model, 6 cyl./auto. Car is comfortable, driven on long trips and not tiring. Use it every day plus on trips. Can throw my bike in the back and go. Gas mileage was better than expected. Car has been very reliable - oil changes, brakes, new tires, maintenance stuff. No major problems. Handling could be iffy, car could easily go out of control if one oversteers. I think the wheel base was changed in the 02's gave it more stability. Just gotta be really careful. Four wheel drive has saved me many times in snowy situations. Still has good body integrity, step bars are starting to rust. Car still looks good when cleaned up. I love this car overall, has 120K+ miles - going for 125K+. Hope to keep it running for a long time to come.

210,000 miles and it still starts and runs like new with no obvious oil leaks or reduction in performance. 5.0L V8. No major repairs, still has original serpentine belt. small problems, broken tailgate latch, broken CD player, and one broken outer door handle. all these problems occured after 150,000 miles. vehicle was driven very hard, and by two different 16 year old lead footed teens. Try to get the 5.0L V8.

I love this cari ts nice and roomy. The engine is powerful enough for me but I dn't know about you. It is prety comfortable on long rides. It's kind of bouncy sometimes. It runs really good. I have 140k on mine and it still runs like its new.

I purchased a 2000 Explorer XLT V8 with AWD used in early 2002 with 30K miles. I have been driving it ever since. I have never had a problem with it and only do routine maintenance. It is perfect for every day driving and also long road trips. I have been on cross-country trips numerous times and it has never let me down. I live in the city and it is simple to parallel park. I plan on keeping this vehicle until it is dead. My friends and family all love it and ask to borrow it all the time. I am hoping to get to 200K miles or more.

ok car. bad trandmission. good mpg for suv. Transmission blows up alot. otherwise trustworthy car. great styling. 4 star. bad transmission.

I've had my 2000 Explorer XLT 4X4 for about a year and a half. I have the 4.0 SOHC engine (205 hp) V6 and leather interior. Overall, it has been a solid, good-looking midsize SUV. The engine has great acceleration and plenty of power to tow as well. The 5 speed automatic transmission helps with gas mileage a little, but it downshifts and upshifts too often on hilly roads. The auto 4x4 seems to respond well to wheel spin in wet conditions, although it is not instantaneous. Since the SUV is truck-based, it does ride poorly over rough spots in the road and there is pronounced body lean in corners, but that is to be expected I guess. Interior room for driver and front seat passenger is surprisingly tight, but the back seat and cargo area are very spacious. Ergonomics seem just right with stereo, air conditioning, etc. in easy reach and the center console has the perfect height arm rest. The large sunroof is great, too. Mechanically, I have only had to replace a front wheel bearing, but overall it has been very reliable. I have about 93,000 miles on it and hope to keep it running for a while longer. Good value for the money if you don't mind seeing 100 others on the road beside you.

I bought this car used off of a 2 year lease with low mileage. At nearly 36000, less than a year of ownership, the transmission crumbled and required replacement. The dealership said it was some manufacturing problem that resulted in the bolting defects ...blah blah blah. So far the new transmission made it to 50000 (and the original engine is still kicking at 80000). The car serves me well with the exception of rising gas prices. In good conscience I couldn't recommend it to any of my friends because they are far less resilient and car savy than myself. It's not an awful car, I am getting my money back thus far, but I am holding my breath for 125000 miles. If I get to that point I'll come back and write a better review.

I've owned two 2dr explorers. One was a '91 the other a 2000 model. 2000 model has less leg room and comfort compared to '91. 2000 model has more refined easier to use/access features, (i.e. a/c, power plug, radio.). A/C seems more reliable in 2000, seemed earlier models (ford in general) a/c would have major problems at around 50,000 miles. Although the 2000 is a quality vehicle, I drove my '91 for a 155,000 miles with a lot a life left when I sold it. I just don't think the 2000 is as durable as the '91. Physical ride in 2000 model is rougher than '91, could be partially due to the tires (goodyear wrangler's on '00 and firestone atx's on '91). But I do not believe a different brand of tires would cause a drastic difference in ride smoothness. Overall, I think '91 was a better vehicle I would still recommend the 2000 model as a versatile reliable truck.

Have driven the car over 50,000 miles and still drives as well as when I bought it. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a sturdy yet comfortable auto.

Good SUV, Good Value for money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .